Birds that migrate, such as some ducks and geese, leave their home in the winter. Using the example clue, the word migrate in this sentence means
A - swimming B - flying C - to move
A - swimming B - flying C - to move
Every student in class had to take a state reading and writing test in the spring. From the beginning of the school year, the teacher taught many language arts lessons. The children read and wrote a great deal in class and at home. In the springtime, the results were amazing. You can infer that:
A - the test was old-fashioned B - they didn't take the right test C - there was lots of preparation D - it was an easy test
A - the test was old-fashioned B - they didn't take the right test C - there was lots of preparation D - it was an easy test
James' mother was as proud as a peacock when he became a doctor. The simile as proud as a peacock:
A - James' mother was upset. B - James' mother was disappointed. C - James' mother was proud of him
A - James' mother was upset. B - James' mother was disappointed. C - James' mother was proud of him
John liked to go on expeditions such as ski trips, rock climbing, and mountain climbing. Using the example clue, the word expeditions in this sentence means
A - trips B - heights C - classes D - jobs
A - trips B - heights C - classes D - jobs
The maiden was trapped in a tower. She waited and waited. One day a friendly dragon flew to the window. The maiden smiled. She jumped out the window and onto his back. Soon her feet touched the ground. She hugged the dragon. How can we tell that the maiden was happy?
A - She hugged the dragon. B - Her feet were on the ground. C - She jumped out the window. D - She said so.
A - She hugged the dragon. B - Her feet were on the ground. C - She jumped out the window. D - She said so.
On the cold winter day, under the covers, I kept as snug as a bug in a rug. The simile as snug as a bug in a rug:
A - There were bugs in my bed. B - I was cozy in my bed. C - I was too cold to stay in bed.
A - There were bugs in my bed. B - I was cozy in my bed. C - I was too cold to stay in bed.
We know Katrina is apprehensive about many things because she is so afraid of petting large animals, seeing spiders on the wall, ad walking through the tall grass. Using the example clue, the word apprehensive in this sentence means
A - thin B - hopeful C - fearful D - likeable
A - thin B - hopeful C - fearful D - likeable
Tom packed his clothes in the suitcase. His family was going on vacation. It would take many days for them to get there. He had a bag of books and puzzles to help pass the time. How were Tom traveling?
A - train B - plane C - car D - spaceship
A - boat B - plane C - car D - spaceship
Walter is a real couch potato. The metaphor couch potato means:
A - Walter is always busy with some activity. B - Walter is lazy. C - Walter likes to go outside and play.
A - Walter is always busy with some activity. B - Walter is lazy. C - Walter likes to go outside and play.
Julie bought a gift for her mom at a cart in the mall. The kiosk sells special chocolate candies. Using the example clue, the word kiosk in this sentence means
A - car B - cart C - office D - department
A - car B - cart C - office D - department
Dave Smith was an astronaut. He loved outer space. He trained hard. On one mission he went around Earth on its orbit. On another mission he landed on the moon. What do you think Dave Smith had to study a lot in order to become an astronaut?
A - knitting B - science C - art D - history
A - knitting B - science C - art D - history
Sean created a recipe for disaster in the actions he took. The metaphor recipe for disaster means:
A - Sean made a terrible recipe for dinner. B - Sean's actions could cause a major problem. C - Sean was the class clown.
A - Sean made a terrible recipe for dinner. B - Sean's actions could cause a major problem. C - Sean was the class clown.
Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. Using the comparison clue, the word perplexed in this sentence means
A - troubled or confused B - at ease C - calm D - relaxed
A - troubled or confused B - at ease C - calm D - relaxed
Kim's baby brother kept crying. It had been a busy day and now it was very late. The baby was fed and had a clean diaper. Still he cried. Kim's mom rocked him until he fell asleep. Why was Kim's baby brother crying?
A - He had a dirty diaper. B - He was hungry. C - He was tired and cranky. D - Kim had hit him.
A - He had a dirty diaper. B - He was hungry. C - He was tired and cranky. D - Kim had hit him.
Jasmine is always behind us because she is as slow as molasses. The simile slow as molasses means:
A - Jasmine has molasses on her shoes. B - Jasmine has a bottle of molasses weighing her down. C - Jasmine walks very slowly.
A - Jasmine has molasses on her shoes. B - Jasmine has a bottle of molasses weighing her down. C - Jasmine walks very slowly.